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[…] Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada was re-elected as was Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona last night, resulting in a pro-equality majority. The runoff race in Georgia between incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, happening now through December 6th, would either expand the majority or have no impact on control of the Senate. […]

IMMEDIATE UPDATE, with full press release below ———————– Statement from Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO of GLAAD, re: NYT’s response to today’s collective coalition calls for the outlet to improve their coverage of transgender people: NOTES -Two letters were sent to the NYT today about their irresponsible, biased coverage of trans people (1) […]

[…] discriminatory, baseless criminalization. These bills awaiting the governor’s signature are the work of extremist politicians who prioritize their own futures and fundraising over the concern and well being of their constituents and state. They are solidifying a reputation as a book banning, bathroom banning state, when Florida needs leaders who want all people to […]

[…] 1990s. Even then, the 1991 adaptation of Fried Green Tomatoes removed the majority of the lesbian content from the novel. LGBTQ representation in Universal films since has been a mixture of highs and lows, including films such as To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), Mulholland Drive (2001), I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry […]

Florida legislative session’s final days have been sullied by an unprecedented barrage of anti-LGBTQ legislation. The Republican-controlled state legislature passed bills that ban people from using restrooms that align with their gender identity, expanded the state’s contentious “Don’t Say Gay” bill to include grades K-8 and that would allow anyone outside of Florida to […]

In an all new “ Beauty Secrets” video with Vogue, pop star, actress, and R.E.M. Beauty creator Ariana Grande, opened up about why makeup is so important to her and the inspiration behind some of her most iconic looks. She said her love for makeup began when she was a kid performing in family theater […]

[…] could have easily confirmed her bisexuality to easily center LGBTQ representation, but failed to do so. Unfortunately, the theatrical film with the most LGBTQ inclusion was Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, which – despite its inclusion of gay characters – elevates and funds the voice of JK Rowling, who routinely spreads dangerous misinformation […]

[…] to hold space in traditionally conservative states. She says that there have been places she doesn’t feel safe to come out as a lesbian. “I’m here to be an ally; I’m here to be visible for young lesbians,” Wyatt stated. “Visibility is really important even in these states that are, are really doing harm to queer […]